Like many small, southern Utah towns, Cedar City may be living behind the times. The population of 29,000 has just two bars, but as of six months ago, they now also have a brewery. Policy Kings, owned and operated by husband and wife team, Deandre and Sara Ridgel, opened its taproom doors November 2, 2018. […]
Bayern Brewing: German Tradition from Montana, with Love
When I wrote about my recent adventure, Bikes and Beers in Washington, I deliberately left out one of my stops. Yes, it was Missoula, Montana (not Washington), but I also think the brewery I visited deserves its own post. Bayern Brewing isn’t a typical brewery – not at all. They hold tightly to their German heritage […]
Bikes and Beers in Washington
Washington is a state that feels almost like home to me. I’ve been traveling there since I was a child to visit my Grandma, and in my adult years, as a faithful disciple of the Dave Matthews Band, to annual concert weekends at the Gorge Amphitheater. This year my Grandma turned 80 years old, prompting […]
The Great American Beer Festival Experience 2018
I have long been told the GABF experience is more than the sessions in which thousands of people lose themselves in a massive room, 1 ounce at a time. The majority of my 2016 and 2017 experiences included attending every session, with a few stops around Denver breweries and bars to supplement. This year, the […]
Bikes and Beers in Sedona
There are things in life that make it worth living. If you can find your joy and embrace it, each day will be that much sweeter. For me, a road trip to new places – sitting co-pilot next to my husband John with two mountain bikes secured to the back of the truck – is […]
Zoigl – A Beer, A Place, A Community
“Es spricht sich ‘rum, das glaube mir, am besten ist das Zoigl-Bier.” “It’s rumored, believe me, Zoigl beer tastes best. “ Last month (October 2017), I was traveling with members of the Pink Boots Society on a ten day trip through Southern Germany to soak up some of the richest beer culture in the world. […]